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Chittagong (Malay)

by ruchita last modified Jan 22, 2014 12:38 PM

Mar 15, 2013

Native Tract

Found in the North Eastern states of India bordering Bangladesh

Characteristics 

  •  Average weight:
    -Cock: 3.5 – 4.5 kg
    -Hen: 3 - 4 kg.

 

Cultural / Economic Significance

A large bird very strong and hardy with a quarrelsome temperament. Possesses all the characteristics of a good game bird such as colouring (primarily bay, chestnut, gray, roan, palomino, black, etc.), large eyes, long mane and tail, strong, yet refined legs, high headset when in action, and low tail set.